Magtrate Side Effects

Generic name: magnesium gluconate

Note: This document contains side effect information about magnesium gluconate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Magtrate.

Applies to magnesium gluconate: oral tablet.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using magnesium gluconate (the active ingredient contained in Magtrate) and call your doctor at once if you have:

• confusion, severe drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out;

• severe nausea or vomiting;

• muscle weakness; or

• slow heart rate.

Common side effects may include:

• diarrhea;

• bloating gas; or

• upset stomach.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to magnesium gluconate: compounding powder, oral liquid, oral tablet.

General

Symptoms of magnesium toxicity include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, flushing, urinary retention, ileus, depression, and lethargy, which may progress to muscle weakness, dyspnea, extreme hypotension, arrhythmia, and cardiac arrest.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Hypotension, extreme hypotension, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Diarrhea, upset stomach, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, ileus^[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Dizziness^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Frequency not reported: Muscle weakness^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Depression^[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Dyspnea^[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Lethargy^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Flushing of skin, facial flushing^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Frequency not reported: Urinary retention^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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